Malayalam Vowel Sign O Letter
ൊ (Malayalam vowel sign O) is a combining mark used with Malayalam consonants to create vowel sounds.
U+0D4A
The character ൊ is the Malayalam Vowel Sign O. It’s used as a combining sign, meaning it typically follows a base consonant in written text. Use the Unicode/escape values below to copy it reliably in apps and web pages.
Malayalam Vowel Sign O Letter Meaning
ൊ is the Unicode character named “MALAYALAM VOWEL SIGN O” with code point U+0D4A. It functions as a vowel sign in the Malayalam writing system, typically combining with a preceding consonant letter to represent the “o” vowel sound in a syllable. Because it’s a combining sign, its appearance depends on the base character before it; copying it alone may look incomplete without a consonant to attach to. In plain text and programming contexts, it’s best handled using the given Unicode and escape sequences (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript escape) to ensure consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Typing Malayalam syllables that require the “o” vowel sign after a consonant
- •Publishing content in Malayalam where correct vowel signs must combine with base letters
- •Designing multilingual text layouts in apps and websites
- •Creating accurate fonts and text-rendering tests for Malayalam combining marks
- •Copy/pasting verified Malayalam characters in social posts and messaging
Examples
ൊ — Malayalam Vowel Sign O (U+0D4A)
- ൊക + ഒ → കൊ
- ൊഖ + ഒ → ഖൊ
- ൊഗ + ഒ → ഗൊ
- ൊച + ഒ → ചൊ
- ൊപ + ഒ → പോ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D4A | |
| HTML Entity | ൊ | |
| HTML Code | ൊ | |
| CSS | \0D4A |
FAQ
What does the Malayalam Vowel Sign O letter mean?
ൊ is the Unicode character named “MALAYALAM VOWEL SIGN O” with code point U+0D4A. It functions as a vowel sign in the Malayalam writing system, typically combining with a preceding consonant letter to represent the “o” vowel sound in a syllable. Because it’s a combining sign, its appearance depends on the base character before it; copying it alone may look incomplete without a consonant to attach to. In plain text and programming contexts, it’s best handled using the given Unicode and escape sequences (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript escape) to ensure consistent rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ൊ?
The Unicode code point for “Malayalam Vowel Sign O” is U+0D4A.
How do I copy this symbol safely in HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: ൊ.
How do I use it in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\0D4A.
Does ൊ stand alone like a letter?
It’s a vowel sign and is typically used as a combining mark after a Malayalam consonant, so it usually needs a base character to display correctly in a syllable.